personality

1(Psychol)the sum total of all the behavioural and mental characteristics by means of which an individual is recognized as being unique

2the distinctive character of a person that makes him socially attractivea salesman needs a lot of personality

3a well-known person in a certain field, such as sport or entertainment

4a remarkable personthe old fellow is a real personality

5the quality of being a unique person

6the distinctive atmosphere of a place or situation

7often pla personal remark

multiple personalityn(Psychiatry)a mental disorder in which an individual's personality appears to have become separated into two or more distinct personalities, each with its own complex organization,(Nontechnical name)
split personality

personality cultndeliberately cultivated adulation of a person, esp. a political leader

personality disordern(Psychiatry)any of a group of mental disorders characterized by a permanent disposition to behave in ways causing suffering to oneself or others

personality inventoryn(Psychol)a form of personality test in which the subject answers questions about himself. The results are used to determine dimensions of personality, such as extroversion